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Holst, Gustav b. September 21, 1874 d. May 25, 1934Composer. His symphonic suite "The Planets" (completed in 1916, first full performance in 1920) is regarded as his masterpiece. A powerful, mystical work, it reflected the composer's fascination with the mythic and astrological aspects of the seven known planets beyond Earth (Pluto had not yet been discovered - or demoted). Its best-known movements are "Mars, the Bringer of War," and "Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity." The central melody of the latter was adapted into a popular English hymn...[Read More] (Bio by: Bobb Edwards)Chichester Cathedral, Chichester, Chichester District, West Sussex, England

Weelkes, Thomas [cenotaph] b. October 25, 1576 d. November 30, 1623Composer. He was one of the foremost creators of English madrigals, or consort-songs. Weelkes' style is marked by an original approach to word-setting and a willingness to experiment with unusual harmonies. His best songs include "The Andalusian Merchant," "O Care, Thou Wilt Dispatch Me," "On the Plains," and "Cease Sorrows Now." Weelkes was born in Elsted, Sussex, and studied music at Oxford. He was organist at Winchester College from 1598 to 1602, and at Chichester Cathedral from 1602 until...[Read More] (Bio by: Bobb Edwards)Chichester Cathedral, Chichester, Chichester District, West Sussex, England